Houston National GC
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3.5
1600 Reviews (1600)
5 Stars
417
4 Stars
642
3 Stars
274
2 Stars
160
1 Stars
107
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
68.9%
Recommend this course
1218 out of 1600 reviews
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3.2
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
53.2%
Recommend this course
42 out of 79 reviews
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3.2
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
57.3%
Recommend this course
67 out of 117 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently challenges golfers with a design that demands strategic thinking and rewards smart play. Greens roll exceptionally well and receive strong praise across recent rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7337 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.3

Houston National Golf Club, located in the northwestern part of the city, definitely follows the old adage that "everything is bigger in Texas." This whopping course stretches to 7,337 yards from the back tees. It is a lengthy golf course no doubt, but it doesn't just favor those who can hit long. The layout has a unique links design, so long hitters will be pleased but they will have to be careful of the numerous pot bunkers and other strategically placed hazards waiting treacherously throughout. The golf course has an interesting character that sets it apart from others nearby thanks to a landscape of rolling hills and hardly any trees, a surprise since there is no shortage of trees in the area. Houston National Golf Club's wide-open links design also subjects golfers to the strong prevailing winds, making several of the holes especially tricky.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Baby Bermuda & 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2001) Gus Grantham (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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Reviews

3.5
1600 Reviews (1600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Patio Dining 45
Watching the Game 30
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 71
Water Hazards 59
Undulating Greens 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 41
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 52
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 34

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Overgrown rough and poor fairways

Fairways were in poor condition and rough were very high uncut. Lost lot of balls in rough. Greens were in good condition. Thr course has good layout, contours and can be a very good course if maintained, Course is need of maintenece.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent experience - Do not recommend for beginners

Overall, I’d say we had a decent experience. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very accommodating to our schedule, which we really appreciated. The course offers great amenities, and the beverage cart attendant was awesome—friendly, attentive, and made the round more enjoyable. The pricing was also very reasonable, making it a good value.

The course itself was definitely challenging. There are a lot of hills and thick rough, and I lost several balls in the tall grass that I thought would be easy to find. Hitting out of the rough was also difficult. I’m still new to golf and have only been playing for about four months, so that definitely contributed to my experience. More experienced golfers will likely appreciate the challenge. I’d recommend bringing a few extra golf balls if you play here!

Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

No longer worth the free lunch

The decline of this course continues. 8:30am tee time and it took over 4.5 hours to play. Rough and fairways looked like they had not been cut in days, yet the greens were sheared. Large marks on almost all of the greens. Fairways and rough are now a mix of what seems to be bermuda, st. augustine and weeds.

Pace Fair
Response from on 07/21/2026:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry your visit didn't fully meet expectations, and we're committed to making improvements that create a better experience for future rounds.
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were aerated

There should be some sort of notice when greens are punched. The food was gone when we were done with our round.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wasn't the greatest

First all the greens have recently been airrated and putting was horrible. Rough was tall and almost unplayable and the pace of play was horrible. Teed off at 10:40 am and finished at 4pm. 5 hrs and 20 minutes for a round in 100 degree heat and humidity.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions were rough

Not worth the money even though it was a hot deal. The greens were good and rolling true but the rough and bunkers were in horrendous shape. Layout of the course was very confusing. Would not recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/06/2026:
Thank you for the feedback. We know there is always room to improve, and insights like yours help us focus on the areas that matter most to our guests.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a very fun course to play

Only bag drop with no good direction on where to go. No golf carts in the parking lot allowed. Gentleman in the shop was nice. Driving range was ok. Fairways are Very uneven with some contains some areas that are very dry vs others that are a bit more grassy. Varies by hole. Shots landing in the fairway makes hit ball bounce/land all over the place which is hard to have consistency. Greens were decent and a bit fast. Got a bit worse in the back 9 holes. Traps are not playable at all. Prepare to lose a ton of golf balls in the rough which makes this not fun at all. I should be able to find my golf ball in the rough and keep it in play but not here. Overall an ok course. Nothing exciting here. Prob won’t be back as I hate losing golf balls about 1-2 feet into the rough.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I've played this course several times. The course was in good condition, including the greens. Pace of play was much improved, perhaps because fewer golfers are out in the hot conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/29/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course

Had a good time. Wish I could have finished but rain ended the day for me

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/15/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 175
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Value Poor
Layout Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand traps unplayable

Course conditions were fair. Greens excellent but traps were unplayable. Fairways improved from last time I played, but still average. Inconvenient to have to use the bag drop, as they won’t let you take carts to your car. Pace of play was very good.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

6 holes cart path only everyday

Houston National Golf Course has some terrible new rules. There are no carts allowed in the parking lot, but there’s no efficient bag drop-off system. Six or eighteen holes are permanently designated as cart-only paths, which is illogical. The electronic fences for carts aren’t programmed correctly, causing the carts to shut off frequently while on the cart paths. The course has improved significantly and is in good condition, but I’m not willing to deal with these new rules. There are many other golf courses in Houston that offer a better experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/03/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Horrible upkeep

Played this course thinking the price paid would reflect the facility and the course condition. Hundreds of ant mounds everywhere on every hole, tons of sand spots that are not bunkers but just not kept up. Mediocre facility and the food, you would be better off bringing a sandwich form two days ago

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/03/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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